It takes a village to celebrate
I tend to be fine with the passing of my own birthday. I don’t get overly excited about the new year and the start...
And the moral of the food supply is…
By ALAN GUEBERT
If you’re a regular reader of the American agricultural press you already know that the three greatest threats to U.S. farmers and...
Thanks to Lake Erie, boating is big in Ohio
By MIKE TONTIMONIA
Although Ohio has but one major natural lake, the Buckeye ranks high in recreational boating. Of course that one major lake is...
A trip to the zoo might change the course of your life
By SCOTT SHALAWAY
Early childhood experiences often shape the adults we become. In my case, I remember going to the Philadelphia Zoo with my parents....
Employing minors on your farm
It’s that time of year when students are preparing for the school year to end and many are looking for a job. You may...
Saying goodbye to good neighbors
How do you say goodbye when good neighbors move?
USDA sets date for soybean request for referendum
USDA will offer soybean producers the opportunity to request a referendum on the Soybean Promotion and Research Order.
Pastures slow to grow but much we still can do
After a cool, wet start to spring, here's what graziers need to know.
Report failed crop acreage
Hello again!
With spring planting quickly approaching, the Farm Service Agency encourages farmers to report failed crop acreage that will not be brought to harvest...
The best bad thing
The day Mr. Wonderful gave me a big hug and whispered in my ear “I lost my job” I did what any supportive spouse...













